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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,071, 10,606.50 and 2,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,071, 10,606.50 and 2,454 is: 3,681

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,071 : 10,606.50 = 2,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,071/10,606.50 = 2,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,071x = 10,606.50 × 2,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,071x = 26,028,351
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,028,351/7,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681

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